Structural Myofascial Bodywork (FSMTA Webinar)
Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
FL CE Provider# 50-9284 | FL CE Course # 20-1000130 | Relevant to Massage | 2 CEs

Structural Myofascial Bodywork
An introduction to structural myofascial bodywork with history, theory, physical assessments and hands on fascial tecniques from Structural Integrator Magnus Eklund (Teaching myofascial bodywork). Inspired by the fascial work of Dr. Ida P. Rolf and mobility and movement practices. This course will present information about fascia and it's function in postural support for the body. Easy to learn hands on techniques with active movement from the client to create more space in the body and improving functional movement. Learn to safely apply deeper myofascial techniques. Learn the basics of how to arrange the fascia around a gravitational line to improve the structure of the myofascial body.

About the Presenters:

Magnus Eklund BCSI, LMT MS 144, AL 4348, LA 6971 is a Board-certified (CBSI) Structural Integrator, Myofascial Therapy teacher/practitioner and movement educator, originally from Sweden, now residing in Long Beach, MS with his wife Bobbi. He has been involved in the healing arts as a practicing bodyworker and movement educator since 1994. He is the owner of Mind & Body Inc. a Synergetic™ Structural Integration and myofascial clinic in Biloxi, MS. Magnus specializes in Synergetic myofascial therapy and structural integration. Because this work is focused on structural balance, pain relief and improving functional movement, Magnus receives referrals on a regular basis from leaders in his community including MD’s, DO’s, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, Nurse Practitioners, yoga teachers, sports coaches, and fitness trainers. He has worked with many professional athletes from NFL, ATP tennis tour and US track and field athletes. In 1996 he was selected to be a part of the medical team at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Magnus has studied structural integration with many well-known teachers and spent time in Hawaii being taught by Dr. Ida Rolfs protégé Emmett Hutchins and Neal Powers, another early student of Ida Rolf. He is a graduate of KMI – Tom Myers structural Integration school (500 hours) and an advanced structural integration practitioner certified by the Guild for Structural Integration. Other influences on Magnus' work is Dean Juhan, the author of Job’s Body, Aaron Mathis, and Kelly Starrett from The Ready State. Magnus has taught myofascial CE workshops in the US since 1999 and regularly teaches 25 -30 weekends a year. Magnus is a graduate of Lillsved Sport College in the Stockholm region of Sweden in 1985 where he got his start in understanding functional movement, exercise training and bodywork principles. He is a former tennis coach and D1 collegiate player. He is a certified Yoga teacher by the Yoga Institute of Houston, TX and RYT 200. He is a Kelly Starrett The Ready State certified Mobility Specialist. Magnus is an International Sports Science Association certified Personal Fitness Trainer, Yoga teacher, Strength and Conditioning coach, Recovery specialist and Corrective Exercise specialist. In Synergetic Structural Integration 

Bobbi Eklund LMT MS 2629, AL 1691, CSMT, CSSI has been a licensed massage therapist since 1991. Over 28 years ago, she attended The European Institute of Massage Therapy, where she was greatly influenced by Erica Lichter, a leader in the field of Massage Therapy. She later graduated from The New Age School of Shiatsu in 1999 where she resided in Italy for 8 and a half years—taught under Alessandro Cantelli, who is the founder of Yotsu® a series of exercises designed to open the energy pathways known as Meridians. Bobbi learned special skills that would aid in her ability to sense this energy of the body. She has always understood the importance of the connection between body, mind and spirit. Because balance is the priority in any lifestyle characteristic of healthy living, Bobbi also works with the body’s energy in a system called Body Talk, which, along with Shiatsu, is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. Bobbi is a Synergetic Structural Integrator and CE workshop teacher. She currently has a structural integration practice in Biloxi, MS. She founded and operated the Enterprise School of massage for 7 years. She is trained by The Association for Research & Enlightenment as a Life Coach and in Regression Hypnotherapy. She is certified by Dr Sue Morter as an Energy Codes Coach and Facilitator. Bobbi has a passion for teaching Synergetic Structural Integration alongside her husband Magnus. For more information about Bobbi visit www.mindandbodyinc.com 

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